Question

Differentiate between the following
Exocrine and endocrine glands

Answer 1

1. Exocrine glands are glands that synthesize and secrete their enzymes into the duct.
2. Endocrine glands are ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.

Exocrine glands	Endocrine glands
1. The glands which secrete various types of chemical secretions such as enzymes in the animal body are called exocrine glands.	1. The glands which secrete hormones in the animal body are called endocrine glands.
2. Exocrine glands have ducts.	2. Endocrine glands are ductless.
3. These glands discharge their secretion into the ducts.	3. These glands discharge their secretions directly into the blood.
4. These glands are present near the site of action.	4. These glands are present far away from the site of action.
5. Examples- Sweat and oil glands of skin, salivary glands etc.	5. Examples-Pituitary, thyroid, hypothalamus, etc.